Confirmed with Link: Nick Robertson asks for trade

[Anthrax442]

He is a bubble player. Dime a dozen player get rid of him. Adios. I’m sure another team can use a bottom 6 guy

I'm sure we have Marlies that can replace him. Or they can sign someone like Oloffson

 

[Stephen]

I find it amusing that when a player is trying to maximize his development because he doesn't see the chance of it occurring here, there are a number of fans who spit venom at the kid. That said, there's no reason to trade him unless a return is to your liking. He has no leverage. If he wishes to sit the year and weaken his development curve, that's his choice and he'll have to deal with the consequences of his decision. I don't know who Robertson's agent is, but could this be an 'agent' play?

I like the kid's confidence in himself. I think he can be a player, a scorer in a league where that's the most valuable skill, but he's a complimentary line mate, not a line driver.

Apologies to whomever it was who suggested Utah as a destination, I think they mentioned either McBain or Bjugstad, but I would happily send NR, Kamph + to Utah for McBain.

The kid is acting very entitled relative to what little he’s done in the league with the zero leverage he holds.

If he’s not seeing an opportunity and wants a fresh start, well Berube offers the fresh start. But apparently he doesn’t want to prove himself in camp.

If he felt like he was getting jerked around on cap management, well that’s what happens to a 13th forward or a 7th defenseman on an ELC. But now he’s so big time he’s not going to sign a deal with Toronto?

 

[Stephen]

I'm sure we have Marlies that can replace him. Or they can sign someone like Oloffson

Look at guys like Nylander and Raddysh who have better draft pedigree or have produced more in the league who didn’t even get qualified. And he’s the one not signing with Toronto.

 

[Stringer Bell]

I'm in no way a Robertson fan but, seriously?

I doubt Berube would have said that. But Babcock is known to say things like that so it’s definitely possible another coach would.

 

[Commander Clueless]

If I'm the Leafs, I reject this request.

He'll get more minutes this year. We need the depth scoring even more than last year at this point.

 

[Shooter2x]

With Lil under contract , this is perfect timing.

Get the Lil + Robertson + ...trade packages going.

 

[Blanka]

I will say the whole born again Christian angle is kinda weird with him, might not be a fit in the locker room lol .

Being a born again Christian is weird? What? Lol

 

[MK78]

Sayonara if you don't wanna be here. Problem is you got no leverage kid.

New coach is here, its almost like if you are traded to a new team.

Leafs should trade him to NJ so he can get shafted under Keefe again lol.

 

[leafan11]

Sounds like Tree wants him to stick around

 

[notbias]

Look at guys like Nylander and Raddysh who have better draft pedigree or have produced more in the league who didn’t even get qualified. And he’s the one not signing with Toronto.

Nylander hasn't produced more (barely), but he wasn't qualified most likely because he had a big year in production in a few games, so the arbitration might give him too much.

Raddysh hasn't produced more.

Robertson is also 22 and 3 years younger than the 2 players you mentioned, there's more upside with him, that is the issue.

I think giving up on Robertson is a mistake, but if they can't make room, not much else to do.

 

[ITM]

Sounds like Tree wants him to stick around

Seems to want all to stick around.

Perhaps to cast the impression that there's value to be had?

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807890928117436690

 

[Rob Brown]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807890928117436690

So they rejected his request.

 

[DarkKnight]

Tell him to F off and work hard to impress Berube. Plenty of opportunity in the top 6 at LW as things stand, prove you deserve it. Tre is a moron if he gives him away for nothing just because he asked. DeBrusk asked for a trade and the Bruins kept him for years afterwards.

He won a job two straight camps and still was put down because they could. He's "worked hard".

https://x.com/i/web/status/1807890928117436690

With the focus on D today, there is a spot for him no question.

 

[Face Of Bear]

1) Robertson is right to be pissed how Keefe used him
2) he's kind of dumb for asking to be traded when he's likely to get his best opportunity yet this season
3) we could use another 20g + in the top 9 at an affordable cap hit
4) best option is to strong arm him into a cheap 1 year deal and go from there

 

[Cynical]

You know what, if this is true, good riddance.
We don’t need that kind of entitlement
I don’t think he was managed well by Keefe and management at all, but our cap is our cap and him being waiver exempt dictates some moves that needed to happen and he was always quickly recalled when we needed to exercise that move.

This is also a way to kill player careers. The players who have left the Leafs have done better for their careers so probably a smart move on his part. This is a shit run organization

 

[Maple Leaf]

Why? Is he a baby?
He should get stronger and earn some playing time

 

[MoreMogilny]

Why? Is he a baby?
He should get stronger and earn some playing time

Is he being a baby?

Always felt like he got the short end of the stick from Keefe. Talent is definitely there but it seemed like he was always the first to get yanked from the lineup.

We didn’t really get to see a consistent opportunity from him

I hope he sticks around.

 

[Maple Leaf]

Is he being a baby?

Always felt like he got the short end of the stick from Keefe. Talent is definitely there but it seemed like he was always the first to get yanked from the lineup.

We didn’t really get to see a consistent opportunity from him

I hope he sticks around.

Keefe is gone now, so why not try under berube?

 

[MoreMogilny]

Keefe is gone now, so why not try under berube?

Seems sensible to me. Our current forward group has plenty of opportunity for someone to take a spot and run. This includes Cowan and Minten. If Robertson can’t stand out amongst them then it’ll be telling. But I hope he gets an opportunity here before we ship him out

 

[Its not your fault]

Timmons Robertson plus Kampf or Jarnkrok , for Trouba

 

[Marshy]

Timmons Robertson plus Kampf or Jarnkrok , for Trouba

Those assets won't get you Trouba. Nor would it fit under the cap.

 

[thusk]

it's like Jonathan drouin when hebwas im tampa, moved back in AHL, didn't want to play anymore and stay at home...

At the end, if you want a real oppurtunity just work for it because whatever where you will be, it will not be easier.

If you thinking you deserve more, just work harder to prove they was wrong... it's not by being frustrating and asking for trade than you will change your own destiny.

 

[RoadWarrior]

I'm in no way a Robertson fan but, seriously?

Why else would he ask for a trade? Keefe is gone so that s not the reason.

I'm sure we have Marlies that can replace him. Or they can sign someone like Oloffson

There are no marlies who can shoot the puck like Robertson.

 

[usernamezrhardtodo]

He has no leverage. I’m assuming that Berube told him he wasn’t his type of player. They can always deal him to pitts. We know Dubas likes him.

They should at least try to offer him to Dubas....he just went back to his usual habits and signed tiny Mac Holliwell....never change...never change.